CVE-2021-20314: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 12, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Stack buffer overflow in libspf2 versions below 1.2.11 when processing certain SPF macros can lead to Denial of service and potentially code execution via malicious crafted SPF explanation messages.

Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libspf2
1.2.10-7.1~deb11u11.2.10-7.21.2.10-8.2
libspf2 Libspf2<1.2.11
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Aug 12, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:07 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20314?

CVE-2021-20314 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in libspf2 versions below 1.2.11 that can lead to denial of service and potentially code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20314?

CVE-2021-20314 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-20314?

Libspf2 versions below 1.2.11, Redhat Enterprise Linux 7.0, and Fedoraproject Fedora 33, 34, and 35 are affected.

4

How can CVE-2021-20314 be exploited?

CVE-2021-20314 can be exploited by processing certain SPF macros in malicious crafted SPF explanation messages.

5

Are there any references to learn more about CVE-2021-20314?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2021-20314 at the following references: [Bugzilla Redhat](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1993070), [Fedoraproject Fedora 33](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CMSFT2NJDZ7PATRZSQPAOGSE7JD6ELOB/), [Fedoraproject Fedora 34](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFXJRHPE5OSCPTNA3ZZ4ORDHT4JQH3Y4/).

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